PA PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM BUNDLE!!

1. Define pest - ANSWER A pest is an undesirable organism that injures humans, desirable plants and animals, manufactured products, or natural substances. 1. State the 4 main groups of pest and give an example of each - ANSWER 1. Weeds (undesirable plant) 2. Invertebrates (insects) 3. Disease a...

What are some of the basic principles of Integrated pest management? - ANSWER 1.) PREVENTION: Produce healthy plants that resist plants: (Selecting healthy plants, using certified seed, providing good growing conditions, and making a good match between the plant and the site) 2.) MONITOR AND IDENTI...

Which statement is true about pest management strategies in IPM? - ANSWER The goal is often to maintain pest damage at economically acceptable levels. Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of mechanical control method? - ANSWER Exclusion. Which...

Biological Control - ANSWER finding suitable natural enemies of pests from their native home and after extensive testing, releasing the enemy so that they become established and control the pest without any further human intervention (some natural enemies are released periodically) Mechanical Con...

IPM - ANSWER Integrated Pest Management Integrated - ANSWER Interactions of pests, crops, control, methods, and environments Pest - ANSWER Any species that affects profit, health, or convenience Management - ANSWER Keeping pests below economic damage levels Groups of Pests - ANSWER -Weed...

Breeding or selecting plants and animals with characteristics for resistance to pests is an example of which type of pest management method? A. Biological control. B. Mechanical control. C. Genetic Control. D. Physical/ environmental modificaiton. - ANSWER C Using a plow to destry weeeds is a...

In order to buy a restricted use pesticide in Tennessee, an individual must: - ANSWER Be certified by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture as a pesticide applicator According to the Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act (FEPCA), amended FIFRA, in order to use a restricted-use pesticide a...

Lowering the humidity of stored grains and other food products to reduce damage from mold is an example of which type of pest management method? - ANSWER a. Physical/environmental modification (correct) b. Biological. c. Mechanical. d. Regulatory pest control. Which statement is true about cul...

Pesticide - ANSWER any material that is applied to plants, soil, water, harvested crops, structures, clothing and furnishing, or animals to kill, attract, repel, or regulate or interrup the growth and mating of pest, or to regulate plant growth Systemic - ANSWER Can be eaten by or injected into l...

Biological control - ANSWER natural enemies (including pathogens) are successful control agents directed against pests that are non native can involve the mass release of large numbers of natural enemies Exclusion - ANSWER using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area Sanitation...

Water in all sizes of pool must be treated to prevent which of the following? - ANSWER safety hazards, unpleasant conditions and odors, and disease transmission Which type of pool are RWIs most frequently spread if not properly maintained - ANSWER wadding pool RWI - ANSWER recreational water i...

Define "Vapor Drift" and what impacts it most - ANSWER The movement of pesticide as a gas or vapor during or after an application; Temperature and Volatility Define "Particle Drift" and what impacts it most - ANSWER The movement of fine particles through the air when pesticide is applied; Dro...